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San Jerónimo, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

San Jerónimo is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,789. Elevation: 1,467 ft (447 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,789 Population 8/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.

People

Population1,789
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Population1,789
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Coordinates14.6267°, -87.6067°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,379 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,789. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Jerónimo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.6267°N, 87.6067°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 110 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 125 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 123 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 88 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 141 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 92 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 150 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 139 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 78 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 133 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 90 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 97 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 141 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 117 km
Dec 16, 2013 9 km NW of Jucuapa, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 140 km
May 5, 2020 2 km SE of Chinameca, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 114 km
Mar 1, 2011 8 km N of Santiago de María, El Salvador M4.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 289 km
2020 Nana Category 1 253 km
2020 Iota Category 1 279 km
2010 Richard Category 2 266 km
2007 Felix Category 1 293 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 56 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 144 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 156 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 159 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 161 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 164 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 166 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 175 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 182 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 183 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 183 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in

San Jerónimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near San Jerónimo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in San Jerónimo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in San Jerónimo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0

Farmers Markets in San Jerónimo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Stadiums & Teams in San Jerónimo

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Airports Near San Jerónimo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Jerónimo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Jerónimo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Jerónimo

What is the population of San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo has a population of 1,789 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 212.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.

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